Medal of Antiochus Epiphanes.

Antiochus Epiphanes

Medal of Antiochus Epiphanes.

A bronze medal for having good conduct in the U.S. Navy.

U.S. Navy Good Conduct Badge

A bronze medal for having good conduct in the U.S. Navy.

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of William Bainbridge.

Bainbridge Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of William Bainbridge.

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of William Bainbridge.

Bainbridge Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of William Bainbridge.

Black Partridge or Black Pheasant was a 19th century Peoria Lake Pottawatomie chieftain. He was later awarded a silver medal and had the engraving of President James Madison.

Medal Given to Black Partridge

Black Partridge or Black Pheasant was a 19th century Peoria Lake Pottawatomie chieftain. He was later…

Medal in memory of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock.

Medal in Memory of General Brock

Medal in memory of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock.

The medal presented to General Jacob Brown by Congress.

Medal Presented to General Brown by Congress

The medal presented to General Jacob Brown by Congress.

This medal was presented in honor of William Ward Burrows (1785-1813) who was slain while in command on the sloop-of-war <em>Enterprise</em>.

The Burrows Medal

This medal was presented in honor of William Ward Burrows (1785-1813) who was slain while in command…

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

Croghan's Medal (Back)

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

Croghan's Medal (Front)

The Congressional Gold Medal presented to Major George Croghan.

"From a medal of Lepidus, represents an olive crown." &mdash; Anthon, 1891

Olive crown

"From a medal of Lepidus, represents an olive crown." — Anthon, 1891

A medal with a depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Medal Commemorating the Declaration of Independence

A medal with a depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The Dix Medal with the flag of the United States of America in the Background.

Dix Medal

The Dix Medal with the flag of the United States of America in the Background.

The medal presented to John A. Dix.

The Dix Medal

The medal presented to John A. Dix.

The medal awarded to Jesse Duncan Elliot by the United States Congress.

The Elliott Medal

The medal awarded to Jesse Duncan Elliot by the United States Congress.

An illustration of a rifle expert medal.

Rifle Expert Medal

An illustration of a rifle expert medal.

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War.

Fort Sumter Medal (Back)

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle…

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War.

Fort Sumter Medal (Front)

The Fort Sumter medal executed by order of the New York Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the Battle…

Benjamin Franklin on the face of a medal.

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin on the face of a medal.

The Gates Medal shown above the defense of Charleston.

Gates Medal

The Gates Medal shown above the defense of Charleston.

"The obverse, shown here, bears under the legend Keine Bannware ('No Contraband') a representation of the sinking ship. The designer of the medal has added guns and airplanes which, however, the Lusitania did not carry."&mdash;Webster, 1920

The German Lusitania Medal

"The obverse, shown here, bears under the legend Keine Bannware ('No Contraband') a representation of…

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has a dome or arch a, and back water-way b; the heated products of combustion striking against this back are sent up the central flue c, and then diverted into the side flues d, d, before passing into the chimney shaft e." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Gold Medal Boiler

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has…

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has a dome or arch a, and back water-way b; the heated products of combustion striking against this back are sent up the central flue c, and then diverted into the side flues d, d, before passing into the chimney shaft e." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Gold Medal Boiler

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has…

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has a dome or arch a, and back water-way b; the heated products of combustion striking against this back are sent up the central flue c, and then diverted into the side flues d, d, before passing into the chimney shaft e." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Gold Medal Boiler

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has…

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has a dome or arch a, and back water-way b; the heated products of combustion striking against this back are sent up the central flue c, and then diverted into the side flues d, d, before passing into the chimney shaft e." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Gold Medal Boiler

"The Gold Medal Boiler is perhaps one of the best of these modified saddles, and like the others has…

A medal to honor courageous soldiers named after Ulysses S. Grant.

Grant Medal

A medal to honor courageous soldiers named after Ulysses S. Grant.

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Isaac Hull.

Hull Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Isaac Hull.

Medal given to Captain Hull by the United States Congress, 1812.

Hull's Medal

Medal given to Captain Hull by the United States Congress, 1812.

"This Order was instituted by Her Majesty the Queen, in the year 1861, for bestowing honor upon the people of her Indian Empire. The Order consists of the Sovereign, a Grand Master, always to be Governor-General of India, and twenty-five Knights, with such Honorary Knights as the Crown may appoint. The Knights are to include both Naval, Military, and Civil officers, and natives of India."&mdash;Aveling, 1891

Insignia of the Order of the Star of India

"This Order was instituted by Her Majesty the Queen, in the year 1861, for bestowing honor upon the…

The Kearny Cross was a military decoration of the United States Army, which was first established in 1862 during the opening year of the American Civil War. The original decoration was known as the Kearny Medal and was adopted as an unofficial medal by the officers of the 1st Division, 3rd Corps, of the Union Army of the Potomac, which had served under Major General Philip Kearny.

Kearny Cross

The Kearny Cross was a military decoration of the United States Army, which was first established in…

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Samuel Lawrence.

Lawrence Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Samuel Lawrence.

A medal awarded to brave Union soldiers in the Civil War.

Lincoln Medal

A medal awarded to brave Union soldiers in the Civil War.

"Commemorates the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The obverse bears a representation of 'Louis the Great, the Most Christian King,' the reverse contains a legend meaning 'Heresy Extinguished.'"&mdash;Webster, 1920

Medal of Louis XIV

"Commemorates the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The obverse bears a representation of 'Louis the…

Louis XVI (23 August 1754 &ndash; 21 January 1793), Louis-Auguste de France, ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792.

Louis XVI Memorial Medal

Louis XVI (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793), Louis-Auguste de France, ruled as King of France…

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 &ndash; November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval officer, most notable as commander of American naval forces in Lake Champlain during the War of 1812.

Macdonough's Medal

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 – November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval…

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 &ndash; November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval officer, most notable as commander of American naval forces in Lake Champlain during the War of 1812.

Macdonough's Medal

Thomas MacDonough (December 21, 1783 – November 10, 1825) was an early 19th-century American naval…

An illustration of a man being awarded a medal in a ceremony.

Man Being Awarded Medal

An illustration of a man being awarded a medal in a ceremony.

An illustration of a rifle marksman medal.

Rifle Marksman Medal

An illustration of a rifle marksman medal.

"Medal struck in honour of James Duke of York. By Thomas Simon." &mdash;D'Anvers, 1895

Medal

"Medal struck in honour of James Duke of York. By Thomas Simon." —D'Anvers, 1895

In February 1800 <em>Constellation</em> fought a night encounter with the frigate <em>La Vengeance</em>. <em>Constellation</em> was victorious after a five-hour battle. The medal awarded in commemoration of that battle.

Medal Awarded by Congress in Commemoration of the Capture of La Vengeance by the Constellation

In February 1800 Constellation fought a night encounter with the frigate La Vengeance.…

A medal of gratitude struck to celebrate the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.

Medal of Gratitude (Back)

A medal of gratitude struck to celebrate the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.

A medal of gratitude struck to celebrate the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.

Medal of Gratitude (Front)

A medal of gratitude struck to celebrate the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.

Medal commemorating Captain James Biddle and the action between USS 'Hornet' and HMS 'Penguin', 1815.

Medal Presented to James Biddle by Congress

Medal commemorating Captain James Biddle and the action between USS 'Hornet' and HMS 'Penguin', 1815.

The medal given to General Morgan by Congress.

Colonial Medal

The medal given to General Morgan by Congress.

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British artillery at the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

James Miller's Medal (Back)

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British…

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British artillery at the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

James Miller's Medal (Front)

In 1814, Miller was Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment and led his men in the capture of the British…

"A medal prepared by Napoleon to be issued at London in honor of his expected triumph. It represents Hercules overthrowing a merman and bears the legend Frapp&eacute;e à Londres - 'Struck in London' - 1804."&mdash;Webster, 1920

A Napoleonic Medal

"A medal prepared by Napoleon to be issued at London in honor of his expected triumph. It represents…

(--) Head of English state

Frederic, Lord North, Earl of Guilford

(--) Head of English state

The badge of the Order of Cincinnatus.

Order of Cincinnatus

The badge of the Order of Cincinnatus.

"The ribbon, of sky-blue, four inches in width, is worn over the right shoulder, and sustains the badge when the collar is not worn."&mdash;Aveling, 1891

Insignia of the Order of St. Patrick

"The ribbon, of sky-blue, four inches in width, is worn over the right shoulder, and sustains the badge…

The Paul Jones Medal above a naval battle.

Paul Jones Medal

The Paul Jones Medal above a naval battle.

A medal awarded to soldiers in honor of Oliver Perry.

Perry Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers in honor of Oliver Perry.

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Edward Preble.

Preble Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Edward Preble.

An illustration of a rifle sharpshooter rifle.

Rifle Sharpshooter Medal

An illustration of a rifle sharpshooter rifle.

A medal with Adam Smith's profile image. He is cited as the father of modern economics and capitalism.

Adam Smith

A medal with Adam Smith's profile image. He is cited as the father of modern economics and capitalism.

A small medal was struck in commemoration of the great act of separation of South Carolina. They became a separate, free, independent State.

South Carolina Medal

A small medal was struck in commemoration of the great act of separation of South Carolina. They became…

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Carolus Stewart.

Stewart Medal

A medal awarded to soldiers, in honor of Carolus Stewart.

Medal given to Stewart by the United States Congress.

Stewart's Medal

Medal given to Stewart by the United States Congress.

A medal commemorative of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.

Medal Commemorative of the Treaty of Peace (Back)

A medal commemorative of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.

A medal commemorative of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.

Medal Commemorative of the Treaty of Peace (Front)

A medal commemorative of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812.